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Snickers Apple Salad with Butterscotch Pudding and Caramel Drizzle Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Snickers Apple Salad is a delightful no-cook dessert that combines sweet and crunchy Granny Smith apples with chopped Snickers bars, all folded into a creamy butterscotch pudding base. Enhanced with whipped topping and a drizzle of caramel sauce, it offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for quick and easy entertaining or a family treat.

Ingredients

Pudding Base

  • 1 3.4 ounce package instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 ounces Cool Whip (or whipped cream)

Main Ingredients

  • 3 large Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (reserve 1/2 cup for garnish)
  • 6 full-size Snickers candy bars, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (reserve 1/2 cup for garnish)

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare pudding base: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the instant butterscotch pudding mix and milk until the mixture is well combined and thickened.
  2. Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold in the Cool Whip or whipped cream into the pudding mixture until smooth and fluffy, creating a creamy base for the salad.
  3. Add apples and candy: Carefully fold in the diced Granny Smith apples and chopped Snickers bars, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed without crushing them to maintain texture.
  4. Chill the salad: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or until the salad has set slightly and flavors meld together.
  5. Serve: Just before serving, gently stir the salad to redistribute any settled ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle caramel sauce over the top, and garnish with the reserved apple pieces and Snickers pieces for added texture and visual appeal. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh Granny Smith apples to maintain crispness in the salad.
  • Chilling the salad before serving allows the pudding to set and the flavors to blend smoothly.
  • Can be made a few hours ahead but should be refrigerated and served cold.
  • Consider substituting Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a more natural option.
  • To keep apples from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice before adding to the salad.

Find it online: https://yumbara.com/snickers-apple-salad-with-butterscotch-pudding-and-caramel-drizzle-recipe/